Essential resurfacing work will take place on the A75 at Castle Douglas from Sunday 2 November until Saturday 15 November 2025, as part of a road improvement scheme being delivered by Amey on behalf of Transport Scotland.
The work will be carried out overnight between 8pm and 6am, from Sunday to Friday each week. No overnight work is planned for Saturday 8 or Sunday 9 November.
The scheme covers the section of road between Allanton Roundabout and the A713 junction, and will be delivered under overnight closures with signed diversions in place.
Diversion Routes
- Westbound traffic: diverted via the A745 to Castle Douglas, Station House Roundabout, Queen Street and the B736 to re-join the A75 at Hightae Roundabout. Expected additional journey time: around 4 minutes.
- Eastbound traffic: diverted via the B736 to Carlingwark Road, King Street, Station House Roundabout and the A745 to re-join the A75 at Allanton Roundabout. Expected additional journey time: around 4 minutes.
Daytime Works
Temporary traffic lights will be in operation on Wednesday 12 November and Friday 14 November, between 6am and 8pm each day.
Access for emergency services will be maintained throughout the works.
Amey advises that all planned works are weather dependent and may be rescheduled or cancelled if conditions are not suitable.
This scheme is expected to improve the safety and surface condition of this busy stretch of the A75, benefitting drivers and businesses that rely on the route every day.
Road users are thanked for their patience and understanding while the work is carried out.
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